At least 20 killed, 111 wounded after 2 bombs explode at Philippines cathedral
No one has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Jolo island has long been troubled by the presence of Abu Sayyaf militants. Continue reading
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Militant who beheaded two Canadians still on the loose and investigators may have uncovered why
Researchers say they have identified the Facebook page of the Abu Sayyaf militant who beheaded two Canadians in the southern Philippines in 2016, and it has deepened the mystery about him. Continue reading
Family of former Calgarian kidnapped, murdered in the Philippines demands answers from federal government
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Former Calgarian Robert Hall and fellow Canadian John Ridsdel were kidnapped in the middle of the night by extremists in the Philippines. The pair was held captive for months then ruthlessly murdered. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: If they chose ISIS over Canada, now what?
What will the story of the two young said-to-be-Canadian women discovered in the Mosul tunnel turn out to be? Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Do you remember the names Robert Hall and John Ridsdel? Continue reading
Philippine troops kill Abu Sayyaf commander blamed in beheadings of Canadians
Two Canadians were beheaded last year after being taken from a marina by Abu Sayyaf gunmen. Continue reading
Grenade attack in southern Philippines kills 4, injures dozens
At least four people were killed and 23 others wounded in a grenade attack in the southern Philippines that appears to be unrelated to terrorism, officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau says murder of Canadian hostages is his biggest regret of 2016
The deaths of Canadians Robert Hall and John Ridsdel at the hands of the militant group Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines earlier this year were 2016’s biggest regret for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Continue reading
Freed Norwegian who was held with Canadians says kidnapping was ‘devastating’
A Norwegian man freed by militants after a year of jungle captivity in the southern Philippines described the ordeal Sunday as “devastating.” Continue reading
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ following bombing in Davao
Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Saturday a nationwide “state of lawlessness” after a bombing police believe was orchestrated by Muslim militants killed 14 people in his home city. Continue reading